Maritime Structural Engineer (Composites) — SC Cleared

Gold Group; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Portsmouth is seeking a Maritime Structural Engineer with a strong composites background for a 6-month contract. The role involves leading engineering activities, verifying composite structures, and working with multidisciplinary teams on maritime defence projects. Candidates should hold a BEng/MEng in Mechanical or Structural Engineering and possess strong communication skills. Security clearance is required to start.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering.
• Proven experience in verification and validation of composite structures.
• Experience in delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering activities to deliver project objectives.
• Perform verification and validation of composite structures.
• Critically review own work and provide peer reviews.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure compliance.

Skills

Composites engineering

Structural verification and validation

Composite‑to‑metal interfaces

Structural design codes (Maritime/Civil)

Mechanical/Structural analysis

FEA / Structural simulation

Education

BEng/MEng in Mechanical or Structural Engineering

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Portsmouth is seeking a Maritime Structural Engineer with a strong composites background for a 6-month contract. The role involves leading engineering activities, verifying composite structures, and working with multidisciplinary teams on maritime defence projects. Candidates should hold a BEng/MEng in Mechanical or Structural Engineering and possess strong communication skills. Security clearance is required to start.